Project Merlinn looking for a Developer

[Broxigar67]

Hi everyone,

I'm currently working on a board game with a complexity level similar to Clank! / Lost Ruins of Arnak / Abyss, and I would love to adapt it to Board Game Arena (BGA).

I'm looking for information on:

1/ Who decide if your game can be on board game arena ?

2/ Development costs: How much should I expect to pay for a BGA adaptation?

3/French-only version: My game is currently only available in French. Would that be a problem for a BGA adaptation?

4/ Stretch Goal Feasibility: I plan to launch a crowdfunding campaign in March 2026, and I’d like to offer the BGA adaptation as a stretch goal. Does that sound reasonable in terms of timing and budget?
I have a table top simulator version in case you want to check

If anyone has experience with BGA development or can point me in the right direction, I’d greatly appreciate your insights!

Thanks in advance!

The game project : www.merlinn.fr

[KuWizard]

Hi.

0. I would say Clank! and Arnak have pretty different level of complexity
1. Usually the game could be adapted if it's published or is to be published. And there's a specific publisher. But first check this page: https://boardgamearena.com/gamepublishers - there's an email you could use to ask questions about licensing.
2. It's hard to tell without having rules. If we stuck with Clank! and average developer (there's no such thing as average developer though), it would probably be something around €7-12k. Some developers request more, some request less of course.
3. Yes. English is considered a basic language here for all translations. All assets should be English as well
4. It's April 2025 already. Are you sure about March 2025?

[AxeCrazy]

Looks intressing though
Well you can supply some sort of rulebook setting a development budget would be possible

[Whales Entertainment]

Hi, the game looks awesome, we are a board game publisher and competent in developing software. We have developed two projects so far - The Nine Sons Of The Dragon and Safari Witness. More importantly, it also depends on the game rules and the presentation you wish to make. Let me know if you have any further needs.